Lucid Bots – Lucid Drone Technologies :: Autonomous Robotic Solutions for Dangerous & Labor-Intensive Exterior Cleaning & Construction Tasks

Lucid Bots (Lucid Drone Technologies, Inc.) is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based AI and robotics company founded in 2018. The company designs, manufactures, and supports autonomous robotic solutions for dangerous and labor-intensive exterior cleaning and construction tasks. With a strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and profitability, Lucid Bots has become one of the leading providers of commercial cleaning drones and ground robots in North America. The company employs approximately 70 people, is venture-backed (including a significant Series B round), and manufactures its products domestically in a 25,000 sq ft facility in Charlotte.

Lucid Bots focuses on replacing high-risk manual work (such as working at heights on lifts or scaffolding) with intelligent robotic systems. Their solutions help commercial cleaning contractors, facility managers, and construction teams reduce labor costs, increase productivity (often 1.5–2.5x), minimize injuries, and generate new revenue streams.

Key robot-based products include:

• Sherpa® Drone: The company’s flagship autonomous cleaning and window-washing drone. It is purpose-built for exterior building maintenance up to 140+ feet. The drone applies cleaning solutions, soft washes, and performs detailed spraying tasks on windows, facades, and other surfaces. It is the most widely deployed commercial cleaning drone in North America, with over 400 active operators across 40+ states.
• Lavo Bot: An AI-powered pressure-washing and surface cleaning robot designed for ground-level and lower-elevation tasks such as parking lots, sidewalks, and building exteriors. It automates high-pressure cleaning while maintaining precision and consistency.
• Lucid Refresh Platform: A subscription-based (Robotics-as-a-Service) model that bundles drones, ground robots, fleet management software, training, and job intelligence tools. This lowers barriers to adoption by eliminating large upfront capital costs.

The company’s robots are used for window cleaning, roof cleaning, soft washing, concrete curing, and other exterior maintenance tasks. Customers report faster job completion, higher profit margins, and safer operations. Lucid Bots has received CES Innovation Awards and continues to expand its platform into new verticals.